Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1931 East Tennessee Light& Power Company v. Nora Hawk Sullivan Workman's Compensation

Nora was the widow of Vince Hawk, an employee of the East TN Light and Power Co. who dug ditches at $18 per week. While at work on July 2, Vince became overheated and overworked, which caused him to be stricken with apoplexy and died the next day. Plaintiff suing for Workmen's Compensation for herself and their 18 month old child.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1326 105 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. M. Barker Jr. et al. v. Guy Merman Sullivan Rent Dispute

Additional defendants: Henry Barker and Lucille Barker Morrison. Defendants leased a tract of land to Merman for $50 a month. Merman had paid off every month and asked if rent could be dropped to $35 a month temporarily due to the Depression, which J.M. Barker Jr. agreed to. He later informed Pla. that he rented property to someone else even when Pla. offered to pay the $120 unpaid balance. Pla. sought certiorari against def. for possession of land from their earlier unlawful detainer case.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1349 194 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. F. Anderson v. Cynthia Wood Sullivan Damages

The plaintiff and Tina Anderson, formerly Wood and the daughter of the defendant, were legally married in 1920. Later the defendant went to their home and through improper motives and false remarks caused his wife to leave him. Plaintiff believes it was solely the defendant's actions that cause his wife to become dissatisfied with him and broke up their home, telling T. Anderson to go out with other men and taking their children to another town. Plaintiff sued for $25,000 in damages.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1322 84 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Sarah K. Goodman, admr. Of Pauline Goodman, dec. v. Earl Hicks et al. Sullivan Wrongful Death

Incomplete case. Briefs only. Additional def.: Charles Hicks. Sarah Goodman, mother of Pauline Goodman, sued for damages for fatal personal injury on Halloween night 1929. Pauline was riding on the running board of an automobile when defendant's car hit it, which threw Pauline to the ground, hitting her head, and inflicted injuries from which she suffered until July 1930, when she died. Court had ruled in favor of defendants and plaintiff had appealed.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1358 57 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 W. A. McEwen v. Mortimer I. Kahn et al. Sullivan Personal Injuries

Additional defendants: J.R. Sternberg partners with Kahn under firm name Bristol Hide and Metal Co., and Jack Richards. McEwen sued for $10,000 damages for personal injuries. Richards was driving truck hauling hides and metals for co. at high speeds (35 mph) when he ran over plaintiff, causing permanent disability.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1296 164 Order A Copy